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I have been taking 5mg(divided) Bystolic for more than 2 years to reduce my heart rate( no HBP..very low with this med. but no symptoms).. and do take Coq10 and garlic every day ..what's the problem here???

All the information here is from this site (drugs.com):Bystolic (nebivolol) belongs to a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Bystolic is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for diabetes, depression, infections, inflammation, heart problems, irregular heartbeat, aches and pains, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, seizures, local anesthesia), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, herbal teas, coenzyme Q10, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, St. John's wort) may interact with Bystolic, increasing the risk of side effects.Note it says "may" react with Bystolic. The only thing you are taking that a commentary on a reaction is recorded is the following:

garlic ↔ nebivolol (minor reaction)Applies to: garlic, Bystolic (nebivolol)Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. However, your healthcare provider can determine if adjustments to your medications are needed.

It seems the manufacturer is being cautious without telling us any hard facts. I, too, take Bystolic and haven't had any noticeable problem with occasional garlic.